Earth movers allege corruption by sand contractors

SummaryCity earth movers and tippers association on Thursday alleged that the contractors at the auctioned sand mines were selling them sand at a much higher rate.

City earth movers and tippers association on Thursday alleged that the contractors at the auctioned sand mines were selling them sand at a much higher rate due to which they had no option but to further sell it at higher rates. Angrez Singh, member of the association said against the fixed rate of Rs 60 per cubic feet, the contractors were charging them more than Rs 400 per cubic feet due to which the total cost is increasing manifold. They said that they met the DC Rajat Aggarwal as well 2 days back and if the issue is not be solved in another 2 days, they will hold a protest outside the DC office. They added that they will also jam the areas from where the contractors send sand trolleys and bring the work to a halt.